Cub Reporter Issue 2

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Lawrence Central High School | Indianapolis, IN

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News to Use Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 10: Fall breaks begins at 3:40 p.m.

Oct. 13: Prestige portrait opportunity for seniors, 10 a.m., Hall of Fame Oct. 20: Parent-teacher conferences, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 21: Students return to classes after fall break Oct. 21: Dance recital, 7 p.m., auditorium Oct. 22: Spooktacular play, 7 p.m., auditorium Oct. 23: Belzer/LC orchestra concert, 7 p.m., auditorium Oct. 27: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., LECC Oct. 29: PSAT testing for all sophomores and some juniors, 8:50 a.m.

Nov. 2: Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m.

Nov. 13: Open House for next year’s students and families, 6:30 p.m.

News Briefs

Two are ‘commended’

Seniors Jessica Kahms and Julia Klinestiver have been named “commended scholars” by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Although they do not continue in the competition for National Merit scholarships, they may become candidates for special scholarships from corporations and businesses.

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Graduation rates key to letter grade

by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscubgmail.com

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (MSDLT) and LC’s official school grades are in the process of being approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The school grades will be announced to the public on Oct. 16.

“Overall, we had tremendous improvements, so we’re very pleased,” Superintendent Shawn Smith said.

Last year, MSDLT earned as a whole district a “B” being the school grade for the third straight year in a row. LC was nearly a “B” with the 2014 gradutation rate improving from the previous year at a 88 percent.

In 2013, the graduation rate was around a 85 percent collectively.

Smith said he expects the classes of 2015 and 2016 to raise the graduation rate to a 90 percent range or higher.

“We (administrators) are dedicat-

ed and are working very hard to make dents to take those courses, the more sure the Lawrence Advanced Academy students graduating makes the letter (LAA), and other opportunities (for stu- grade go to another level. dents) will be put into place, so everyone “This will impact and make the will graduate.” Smith said. “When the school letter grade go up in the future,” graduation rate goes up, that’s going to Smith said. “The greatest thing that all impact our overall letter grade in a posi- LC students can do is work towards gradtive way.” uating because Two factors that’s the most imthat are an imporporant piece that (Students) graduating is is held tant part to the the key to success in high everyone accountable for in LC letter grade inschool. high school.” clude the graduaDR. SHAWN SMITH Smith said tion rate and also superintendent MSDLT officials students taking provided safty nets college and career and are encouring courses, such as Advanced Placement, International Bac- students to take advantage of these opportunities. The LAA, Plato and online calaureate and dual credit courses.

The students’ past Indiana Statewide summer schools should allow students Testing for Educational Progress Plus to graduate on time with their class if tests and end of the course assements they are currently ailing to do so. “(Students) graduating is the key to are compared with other tests done. This will also impact the school’s letter grade. success in high school,” said Smith. “So According to Smith, the more stu- we’re anticipating the grade to improve.”

In this Issue

For Parents Parent-teacher meetings set for Oct. 20

The annual parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 20, the final day of students’ fall break. “Parents” who want to preschedule conferences online can go to http://www.ptcscheduling.com/app/ login.asp?HID=56812324 ).

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Clarification The Sept. 19 Cub Reporter incorrectly stated that the majority of ENL (English as a new language) students here have been in the U.S. for less than one year. The majority of LC’s new arrivals are English language beginners, but the majority of LC’s English language learners are Level 4 or advanced and were born in this country. We apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused.

Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

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iMacs added to Media Center Senior portraits

offered here during fall break

by JORDAN BARNES jordanrbarnescub@gmail.com The Creativity Center in the back of the Media Center has 22 iMacs; eight more are in the library. Students may use the iMacs during their study hall blocks but must first consult the staff member at the circulation desk to receive a keyboard and a mouse. Some teachers and classrooms have also received iMacs of their own, like photography classes and LCNN’s broadcast team. ¨The purpose was to open the possibilities for different projects for students since some things, like video editing, are much easier on an iMac than on a PC,¨ electronic learning and informational specialist Aaron Lunsford said.

However, at this time, Final Cut Pro is the only program downloaded on the iMacs.

“The purpose was to Adobe programs open the possibilities such as Adobe Bridge, Photofor different projects shop, InDesign, Premiere and Ilfor students.”

AARON LUNSFORD lustrator, needed informational specialist to edit pictures for photography projects, are not set to be installed on the desktops until at least December.

Photography and other classes were promised new opportunities with the arrival of the iMacs, but they cannot yet take full advantage of the iMacs.

“Having the iMacs available for use here in the school prepares students for the real world of video and picture editing. These iMacs provide better color resolution and is what the professionals use, but it will be a while before we use them,” photography teacher Julia Duke said.

This delay is because of licensing needed to install Adobe programs on the iMacs, which the school hopes to have access to by December.

Until then, teachers will take their classes to the Creativity Center to work on commercials and class video projects using the Final Cut Pro editing system. ¨Once a few classes start coming in and word gets around, I think it will be a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers,¨ Lunsford said.

by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com Senior portraits for the yearbook may be taken in the Hall of Fame Monday.

Although the date is during fall break, seniors who pre-registered will come to LC to have their pictures taken.

“Because some of our students cannot get to a Prestige Photography studio, Prestige is coming here,” said yearbook adviser Elizabeth Granger.

Unlike in years past, the seniors will wear maroon graduation gowns for their yearbook pictures.

Prestige will provide the gowns. There is no need to purchase or bring a graduation gown.

The seniors may also take pictures without the gown. That way, pictures they purchase will be in their chosen attire.

All seniors are to have their yearbook portraits taken by Prestige before Dec. 1. Prestige will send the photos to the yearbook staff for the seWe want every LC nior section of person, students and the book.

Appointadults alike, to be in ments at a the yearbook Prestige studio ELIZABETH GRANGER can be made yearbook advisor by calling (317) 829-2088.

Picture re-takes Oct. 23-24

Juniors Ashley Ship and Will King try out the new iMacs in the Creativty Center in the back of the Media Center. Cub

photos/Jordan Barnes

Immunization exclusion date: Oct. 23

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com Oct. 23 has been set as the immunization exclusion deadline for Lawrence Township Schools. All students must have their state mandated vaccines by this date or they will not be allowed to attend school.

This year, a new law requires

that seniors have the second dose of MCV4 by the exclusion deadline. The MCV4 vaccine protects against meningitis, a disease that is commonly spread in schools.

“We found that in students who got (the MCV 4 vaccine) as adolescents, their immunity

was waining as they got closer to graduation,” Marion County health department epidemiological nurse Jessica Klipsch said.

Students are encouraged to get vaccinated at their family doctor’s office, their local pharmacy or at the Marion County Health Department.

Underclassmen picture re-takes will be Oct. 2324 in the auditorium. This option is available for students who missed the original yearbook picture date or students who were unhappy with their original school pictures.

With the senior pictures being in such a convenient location and the underclassmen having picture re-take days, the yearbook staff hopes more people will be pictured in this year’s book.

“We want every LC person, students and adults alike, to be in the yearbook,” Granger said. “Last year we ran names of people not pictured, and we do not want long lists again. We want to see everyone in a portrait.”

She said the long lists hurt the yearbook in competition judging. “But the worst part was that everyone wasn’t there,” she said.

She said she’s making a plea for teachers to help by being more attuned to the yearbook’s need for those pictures. “Please remember to take your study hall students to the auditorium on those retake days,” she said. “And be sure to get your picture taken, too.”

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Activity buses returning

Smith has revamped the idea of activity buses and added them back into the transportaActivity buses have re- tion budgets of both LC and LN. turned to the school district. Worries regarding students’ And students are beginning to safety when walking home aftake advantage of the opportu- ter extracurricular activities caused the administration to nities they bring.

Activity buses were once revisit the idea of activity buses.

“We live in a community a major contributor to afterschool activities, but they were where there are not enough cut due to the economic cut- sidewalks for kids to walk home safely,” Smith backs Lawsaid. “It is imrence was There are not portant that faced with in enough sidewalks we put this years past.

The basic for kids to walk home safety net in place for our premise of safely. students.” activity buses SHAWN SMITH is to provide Not only superintendent safety but also students with a means of participation transportation following after- played a role in the return of the school club meetings, sports buses. In order for more students practices and tutoring sessions. to feel comfortable about getMany struggle with arrang- ting involved in extracurriculars, ing rides and finding a source rides home needed to be a priorof transportation home, so the ity. For many, the ride home was buses present that opportunity. the only obstacle keeping them Superintendent Shawn from participating.

by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com

Oh, no! I forgot to buy a yearbook!

Athletic director Jeff Irwin said, “The bottom line is that students won’t participate in activities if they don’t have rides home, and we want to change that.”

With the return of activity buses in the midst of the fall athletic season, Irwin said he hopes to see growth in the number of students getting involved.

Activity buses come without a fee to students but are directly funded through each school’s individual transportation budget. According to Smith, an activity bus costs approximately $75 per bus, per day. So LC will use two to three buses on a regular basis.

The activities and clubs able to utilize the buses are presented at an at-need basis. Based on the number of students signed up to attend a sporting event or number of students needing rides home after activities, the number of buses is decided.

It is also directly up to

Drat! I keep forgetting to order one.

With the return of activity buses, after years of their absence, students will have greater opportunities to participate in after-school activities. Cub photo/Amanda Bradtmiller

coaches to ask the athletic directors for “fan buses” to their important sporting events.

There is talk of expanding the use of activity buses to both middle schools to satisfy their

Where do I even buy one?

Tell me about it.

Purchase your copy for the early bird price of $60.

2015 yearbooks can be ordered in LC’s bookstore. They can also be ordered online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. LC’s yearbook number is 8457.

Questions? See adviser Elizabeth Granger in Room 132.

extracurricular needs as well.

Smith said he believes the buses are especially important at that level as they will better aid middle school students since they are all unable to drive.

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‘Do’ing for others

by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Painting curbs. Raking mulch. Sweeping football stands.

Indy Do Day, Oct. 2-4, was an official opportunity for Indianapolis residents to take care of their communities. Key Club took this occasion to clean up and repair the school, both inside and out.

The club split into small groups and each took on a specific task: raking mulch into the gardens, sweeping curbs or picking up garbage.

However, when the rain came, students were forced to move their service indoors. There they cleaned and organized the school’s attic.

After taking the time to gather up litter, and when the weather permitted, they re-painted yellow curbs where they needed to be touched up.

When the work was done around LC, some members moved to Belzer to continue their service.

“I think they enjoyed working in their own community,” Key Club adviser Nancy Barnes said. “To see that they could make a difference here.”

Junior Koby Clemow and senior Drew Howser rake mulch and pull weeds, cleaning up LC’s garden.

Freshman Emily Grecu prepares the football stands for future crowds by sweeping and picking up garbage.

Senior Anna Zanoni and junior Peyton Carroll begin to sort through boxes of old trophies in LC’s attic. The found the reason for the awards, as well as the trophies’ age, of interest.

Senior Elaina Roach paints a curb for Key Club’s contribution to Indy Do Day. Cub photos/Lexi Olson

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Save-a-Senior program continues

by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com The¨Save-a-Senior¨ program will continue for the duration of the 2014-2015 school year. The program was very successful last year, according to social studies teacher and sponsor Drew Horvath.

The ¨Save-a-Senior¨ program was designed by Horvath to increase the graduation rate by targeting specific students at risk of not graduating. The idea came to him about one year ago as he was working in a class to get a degree for his administrator’s license.

His program is run by volunteer mentors, who are all LC teachers as well. Each teachers who joins the program is the mentors to a specific student and is to build a relationship with the student and boost that student’s motivation to finish high school strong. ¨The main responsibility of each mentor is to help their student appreciate the benefits that It’s amazing how come along with dedicated the graduating high teachers are here. school,” Horvath said.

DREW HORVATH social studies teacher The program, which started last January, has been very successful. In the first year alone, 84 percent of the targeted seniors graduated. This year, Horvath said, he and the other mentors hope the percentage will increase even more.

With the success that came in the first year, it became obvious that the program should continue.

The reliance on volunteer teachers was important and built a stronger program for students in need of educational assistance.

“It’s amazing how dedicated the teachers are here,” Horvath said. “Every single one joined the program solely on a volunteer basis.”

The program offers not only mentors to the students at risk of not reaching the graduation goal, but also provides needed amenities to the students.

The student and mentor engage in activities to boost each student’s educational confidence, and tutoring services are provided, as well.

This year, students who qualify for the “Save-aSenior” program have not yet been identified. Within the next two weeks, the qualified students will be chosen and paired with an LC teacher who will serve as their mentor.

“The success that this program has seen is the result of the dedication of the mentor teachers and the time and effort they put into making this program thrive,” Horvath said.

The clarinet section of the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township stands in the opening pose, ready to perform the first song. Cub photo/ Anna Angrick

MPLT excels in competition

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com

In the ballet, dancers, representing world leaders, gather around a large green table to discuss peace. While The Marching Pride of Law- MPLT’s rendition does not tell the rence of Township (MPLT) received same story, it does take some visual second place at the Ben Davis Pre- and auditory cues from the ballet, view of Champions with a score of including the table itself.

80.55 out of 100.

“The table provides a motiva“It felt really tion for creating a good,” junior tuba stage on the field,” Everyone in the player Desmond director Randy Knowles said.

Greenwell said.

“If crowd got on their “Everyone in the you really think feet and clapped. crowd got on their about it, the whole DESMOND KNOWLES football field is a feet and clapped.” junior Earlier in the green table.” season the band Though the competed in the Avon Invitational band members have yet to learn the on Sept. 28. MPLT placed third of closer for their show, they plan to nine with a score of 77.25 out of by the ISSMA (Indiana State School 100.

Music Association) regional compe“We have a lot better chance tition on Oct. 18. of being successful because we’re “Our goal this year is to define bigger; it will help us improve mu- what the Pride of Lawrence Townsically,” junior flute player Nicole ship is, and we want to show that Gossman said. by placing high,” junior flute player MPLT’s show is called “The Sarah Hayth said.

Green Table” and is based on a 20th The band’s increased size, century ballet of the same name. brought about by combining the The ballet depicts the futility of pre- bands from both LC and LN, has World War II peace negotiations. heavily impacted its performance

Sophomore Ashley Mitchell performs for the first time in uniform. Cub photo/Anna Angrick

this year. According to Greenwell, the increased size has some drawbacks; more people performing makes the show more difficult to perfect.

Editors note: Caitlin Helmus contributed to this story.

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Time to get off social media Put down the phone. Log out of Twitter. Sign out of Instagram. It is time to unplug ourselves from social media.

We live in a society where a person is judged on how many ¨likes” they have received on a photo and not by their true character. We have more conversations between friends online than in real life. And how many of those Facebook friends are actually friends?

The more we delve into the world of social media, the less we are present in the real world. This generation has grown up in the presence of social media, spending too much time online and not enough time

involved in real life experiences.

See page 10 Scrolling through an Instrgram feed or Twitter timeline is not going to help you gain the skills needed for a job interview, or help you pass that college entrance exam.

The real world is more important than your online world. Have real conversations with people without a keyboard, go outside to enjoy the sunset and don’t post a picture of it, listen to the music at a concert and don’t take a video of it, have a cup of coffee with friends but don’t Tweet about it. Log out of social media and enjoy the real world.

Letter to the Editor

by JEREMY MAY eLearning Coordinator for MSDLT Google protects your privacy!

Recent news suggests Google performs a practice called datamining to create profiles of students for marketing purposes on Google Apps for Education (GAFE) accounts. Google openly admits this occurs on its free @gmail. com accounts; however, it does not perform these actions on the GAFE accounts. Google’s GAFE Privacy

Policy states: “Google Apps for Education services do not collect or use student data for advertising purposes or create advertising profiles;” and: “We don’t sell your Google Apps for Education data to third parties and we do not share personal information placed in our systems with third parties…” (http://www.google.com/edu/privacy.html).

The MSD of Lawrence Township found the Chromebook to be the best tool to support most students’ academic needs. Howev-

er, the district anticipated limited instances where the Offline and web-based apps, including productivity tools, and audio, video, and image editors, would not be the best choice for certain instructional goals; therefore, the district maintains supplemental PC and Mac labs and workstations. Despite ways to alter Chromebook operation, the Responsible Use Policy states that “users of MSDLT technology resources should use these resources in a responsible manner as good digital citizens.”

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Tech yourself before you wreck yourself

CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com

DuckDuck let us Go

In my previous column, I touched upon the fact that Google collects and monetizes the data of its users. Collection of data is, to some degree, an unavoidable part of using the internet.

However, alternatives do exist. In this column, I’ll focus on alternatives to Google’s main product, search.

The internet is full of search engines. There’s Bing, Yahoo and of course, Google. However, none of the aforementioned engines protect the privacy of their users. Google’s privacy policy states that Google may collect any data that you provide to them (name, address, phone number, credit card, etc.), search archives and IP addresses. If you use Google applications on your phone, Google keeps a history of all the places you’ve been. You can browse this archive by going to https://maps. google.com/locationhistory. Do you know where you were at 9:32 p.m. last Tuesday? Google does.

All this being said, do search engines that protect your privacy exist? A few come to mind, but my personal favorite, which I use every day, is DuckDuckGo. Despite its silly name, DuckDuckGo is a serious contender in the search engine market. Not only does it collect nothing more than your IP address, but it also purges those logs every 24 hours.

DuckDuckGo also has a several innovative features.

DuckDuckGo has what are called “bangs” which allow the user to search other Do you know where sources from the DuckDuckGo you were at 9:32 search bar. For p.m. last Tuesday? example, if I were Google does. looking for the Wikipedia article on Aaron Swartz, I would search “Aaron Swartz !w” and this would take my query and search it on Wikipedia instead of DuckDuckGo. There is one problem with using DuckDuckGo. Recently, it has been categorized as “security.proxy” by the webfilter, despite the fact that DuckDuckGo doesn’t function as a proxy nor does it allow its users to circumvent webfilters like the one used by the school. I understand that the IT department has neither the time nor the resources to evaluate every site the webfilter blocks, but limiting the paths of students to protect their privacy, even if it’s unintentional, is something to consider changing.

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Driving spaghetti monsters

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is a notoriously unpleasant place to go. When you walk in, you pick up a number and sit in the rows of chairs to play the waiting game. While there you’re surrounded by anxious teen drivers waiting to see if they’ve passed the permit test, businessmen and women who glance at their watches in distress, elderly folks who probably shouldn’t even be driving anyway and a woman with a colander?

Early in September, a woman from Oklahoma by the name of Shawna Hammond went into the BMV for a new driver’s license.

When she sat down, she took off her glasses when asked, but then placed a spaghetti strainer on her head. When told to remove the colander, Hammond explained that she was Pastafarian.

This sounds made up, right?

Pastafarian? It turns out that in 2005, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was formed, its members identifying as “Pastafarian.” Its original purpose was to oppose creationism being taught in schools, creating a satirical version

sometimes I have the spiritual inkling to wear the colander, and I don’t think (the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) should be making decisions about what kind of religious headgear is appropriate or not.”

In identification photos, you are required to remove anything obstructing the view of your face, including glasses and hats. The BMV does allow for headwear to JUSTICE SPRINGER be worn as long as it is for relijusticemspringercub@gmail.com gious purposes and does not cast shadows. Colanders, which are not of creationism, saying that 4,000 typically worn as hats anyway, are years ago a giant, invisible Spaghetti Monster accidentally created still questioned by most.

The United the earth while States, as well inebriated.

She took off her glass- as three other Hammond wasn’t the first, es when asked ... then countries, allow members of the nor the second, placed a spaghetti Church of the person who has strainer on her head.

Flying Spaghetti donned a colanMonster to wear der in a license colanders in liphoto, however. censes because they are considered In mid-August, Obi Canuel, who religious headwear. Both Hamresides in British Columbia, was granted the right to wear his colan- mond and Canuel have had their pictures reviewed to make sure der for his photo as well. they will be allowed to do so.

Canuel said, “The truth is

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‘Sorry’ not a sign of weakness but of courage Edit your Etiquette

BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com I guarantee we’ve all seen them — the most conspicuous group of students in the school — but we can’t blame them for doing their daily routine. They flee toward class the second the warning song signals the final minutes before class. Who wants to be late and have to go to the tardy room, right?

Security guards and teachers try to make them slow down. Other students definitely get out of their way.

I bet the light bulb in your head flickered on and you know exactly which students I’m referring to.

Yes, I’m talking about those face on accident not too long ago. I students — the group of students wasn’t paying attention to my surthat run down the hallway every roundings. I slammed my arm into passing period. another girl’s face trying to wave In the final week of September, goodbye to my friends. right after M5, I went to my locker.

Yet, to my point, the one thing This next part happened so quickly that I did, that the person who that I’m still questioning myself if bumped into me didn’t, was say it even happened. “sorry.”

I was slammed into the locker.

Don’t play the victim in a situI mean, yeah, everyone gets ation. You’re not always right. If hit in the back by someone when you’re wrong, admit it. Apologizing they are at their lockers. So I’m is a sign of courage. It takes more not asking for pity, but my face strength to admit you’re wrong. got the short end of the stick. I Of course the person will be mad was bumped so hard my body was and give you the “dirty glare,” but thrown into my at least you can locker with the know that you The one thing that I force of this apologized. person. I was did, that the person Yet, don’t so distraught; feel too bad for who bumped into me don’t forget the the pedestrian didn’t, was say ‘sorry.’ fact that my students when face hurt, that others are gunI had to restart ning it down my day by taking a short nap in my the halls. Feel bad for the science next class. teachers. They’re the ones having I can’t act innocent. I’m also to back up to not be slammed into guilty. I hit another student in the their classroom doors.

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SpeakShould Your Mind teenagers trick-or-treat?

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Teenagers should be allowed to trickor-treat if that’s what they want to do.

Aiysha Amjad, 9

I think it’s still cool, because I still do.

Malia Brownms, 10

I feel that they are doing just as if they were still kids and not adults.

Aaron Sanders, 11

In my opinion, teenagers should if they want to but they don’t have to because it’s their choice.

Jaylan Officer, 12

I think personally we should until we’re 18 because technically we’re still minors.

Victoria Miller, 9

Yes, because it’s fun and you get candy.

Baylee Parker, 10

Yes, because it’s still fun. I mean I still like the candy.

Jailyn Wortham, 10

If a teenager is polite and dressed up in a costume, they should get candy.

Megan Barton, 12

Spaghetti monsters hit the road 30-second

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is a notoriously unpleasant place to go. When you walk in, you pick up a number and sit in the rows of chairs to play the waiting game.

While there you’re surrounded by anxious teen drivers waiting to see if they’ve passed the permit test, businessmen and women who glance at their watches in distress, elderly folks who probably shouldn’t even be driving anyway and a woman with a colander?

Early in September, a woman from Oklahoma by the name of Shawna Hammond went into the BMV for a new driver’s license.

When she sat down, she took off her glasses when asked, but then placed a spaghetti strainer on her head.

When told to remove the colander, Hammond explained that she was Pastafarian.

This sounds made up, right?

Pastafarian? It turns out that in 2005, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was formed, its members identifying as “Pastafarian.” Its original purpose was to oppose creationism being taught in

Canuel said, “The truth is sometimes I have the spiritual inkling to wear the colander, and I don’t think (the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) should be making decisions about what kind of religious headgear is appropriate or not.”

In identification photos, you are required to remove anything obstructing the view of your face, including glasses and hats. The BMV does allow for headwear to be worn JUSTICE SPRINGER as long as it is for religious purposes justicemspringercub@gmail.com and does not cast shadows. Colanschools, creating a satirical version of ders, which are not typically worn as hats anyway, are still questioned by creationism, saying that 4,000 years most. ago a giant, invisible Spaghetti MonThe United ster accidentally States, as well created the earth She took off her glasses as three other while inebriated. countries, allow Hammond when asked ... then members of the wasn’t the first, placed a spaghetti Church of the nor the second, strainer on her head.

Flying Spaghetti person who has Monster to wear donned a colancolanders in licenses because they der in a license photo, however. In mid-August, Obi Canuel, who resides are considered religious headwear.

Both Hammond and Canuel have in British Columbia, was granted had their pictures reviewed to make the right to wear his colander for his sure they will be allowed to do so. photo as well.

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After the age of 13, people shouldn’t trick-or-treat any more. Teenagers trickor-treating is taking away from the joy of the holiday for younger kids. Also, asking for candy at a stranger’s house is no longer appropriate, and it looks greedy.

Having a relative at school with a student can influence his grades and privileges at the school. This is not fair to other students who don’t have a full time advocate for them in the building.

Activity buses provide a safe way for students to get home after activities. This is a wonderful investment of the township to help students. It has the potential to increase student involvement in activities.

The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township (MPLT) is a new organization that is creating new history. To think that the band will get first place in state or national competitions is a high expectation.

Students should try to put their best efforts into this season to start a new legacy for MPLT, not to win in competition.

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by AMANDA BRADTMILLER

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In August of 2012, junior Tomas Castillo hit 10,000 followers on Instagram, a popular photo sharing app. Castillo has gotten an average number of 2,268 likes on his photos with teenagers being his most prominent group of followers.

“I feel like (social media) has benefitted me a lot,” Castillo said. “It made me build self-esteem, with having so many followers and likes on my photos.”

From tweets on Twitter about what you’re doing to watching a video compilation of cats on Youtube to posting your latest selfie on Instagram, the current generation of teenagers is making social media the new type of interpersonal contact.

According to pewinternet. org, in 2012 81 percent of teens on the internet had social

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people. It doesn’t hinder basic media accounts. In fact, 25 interactions,” Rogers said. percent of those teens logged “People still talk online on to social media 10 or more like they would in person. You times a day. can also DM (direct mesSo is social media taking sage) people on Twitter who over face-to-face contact and communication between teens? you might not know all that well. It’s another way to meet “I believe social media is people,” Youngcourt said. taking over the face-to-face The social media app called means of kids,” junior Chaz Snapchat Crays said. has students “Not only I’ve never followed sending because kids don’t need to others I did not know. personal photographs be together If I’ve followed you, and videos to talk but I’ve met you before. to each other when they TOMAS CASTILLO instead of are together, junior simply givinstead of ing a smile talking, they in person. talk to other people on social “The biggest thing in genmedia.” eral with using social media to Sophomores Zach Rogcommunicate is that you miss ers and Spencer Youngcourt out on nonverbal cues, you believe social media is more of miss out on body language, a way to communicate about how people respond and their future plans and events. facial expressions,” AP psychol“You use (social media) ogy teacher Teri Foley said. “A to make plans and see other

media?

lot of times when we communicate with other people we use all those other, we call them cues, to pick up on the real meaning, because someone can say something with words but that’s really not the truth.”

Another aspect that comes into play is safety.

According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, social networking can be an introduction to online predators and cyber bullying. As statistics go, 65 percent of online sex offenders used the victim’s social networking site to gain home and school information about the victim. “(Putting your information online) sure can be dangerous,” Castillo said. “I’ve recently changed my profile to private.

I’ve never followed others I did not know. If I’ve followed you, I’ve met you before.”

Others view social media as a nuisance; it wastes valuable time that could be used for

homework and student studies.

“It negatively impacted me by being a distraction. I’m always looking at different apps, which could be a bad thing,” freshman Michelle Moffatt said.

Nonetheless, social media could be used as a good thing.

“I guess for future thoughts, it made me want to do stuff with photography,” Castillo said.

Castillo isn’t alone in having good opinions about social media.

Foley said, “For some teens it certainly could be more comfortable to be more social that way. If they’re shy or they’re not sure of themselves, that way they’re kind of hidden and they can still socialize.”

Sociable is defined by the dictionary as “willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.”

Can today’s teen be sociable without social media?

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You got your EAT IT

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 pinch salt Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine seeds with melted butter and salt in a bowl. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.

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Pumpkin. Now what?

CARVE IT

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 15 ounces pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 14 ounces sweetened 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 unbaked pie crust (9 inch) Preheat oven to 425 F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F and continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool pie.

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Use a cookie cutter and a mallet

You can carve a pumpkin by using cookie cutters and a mallet. Just hold the cookie cutter up to the pumpkin and use the mallet to cut through the pumpkin skin. Metal cookie cutters work best, and be careful not to hurt yourself on the edge of the cookie cutter.

Cut out the back

Instead of cutting only the top of your pumpkin, cut out the back, too. This makes for easier access to the inside which means easier cleaning.

Make spooky smoke

Cut out a place to put dry ice in your pumpkin, and let the white smoke come out of the pumpkin through the carving. Be careful to use the proper tools to move dry ice and not to touch it with your hands.

WATCH IT Pumpkin-Eating Dinosaur

As part of the Fall Harvest Festival, this attraction includes an animatronic dinosaur that is fed pumpkins from Waterman’s Family Farm.

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Where: Waterman’s Family Farm 7010 E. Raymond St. Indianapolis, IN 1100 N. State Road 37 Greenwood, IN When: Until Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: For Greenwood, $4 on weekdays and $5 on the weekend. For Raymond St., $7 on weekdays and $8 on weekends.

See WatermansFamilyFarm.com for more information on pricing for children and families and other attractions.

The Great Pumpkin Fling Thing As part of the Spirit and Place Festival, the audience will watch the launch of catapults made by Ivy Tech students.

The catapults will launch carved and painted pumpkins. Children can make their own mini catapults and decorate pumpkins.

Where: The Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission: Free, register to attend through Eventbrite See SpiritAndPlace.org for more details and information on registration.

Preserve your pumpkin

Use liquid floor cleaner to make the dark orange outer skin of your pumpkins shiny.

Use Vaseline to preserve the cut surfaces, especially surfaces with intricate cuts. The Vaseline will prevent the pumpkin from becoming dry and curling.

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by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Keep your porch light on; countless numbers of excited little neighborhood kids will be running around in either terrifying or adorable costumes, holding out their pillowcases and saying those magic words that are heard only once per year: trick or treat!

To some people, the idea of giving out free candy to some sugar-high kids you barely know is ludicrous. After all, supplying Halloween candy can get expensive.

But to others, seeing the joy on those excited faces is worth it, not to mention the creative disguises.

So what exactly is the right age to trade in time spent running around the neighborhood collecting candy for haunted houses, costume parties, or avoidance of the holiday altogether?

Freshman Andrew Matthews doesn’t think there should be an age limit for taking part in Halloween celebrations.

“If it’s something you enjoy, then go out and have fun with it,” Matthews said.

Matthews and his family prepare for Halloween by decorating their house with tombstones, ghosts and carved pumpkins to attract the most dedicated trick-or-treaters of the night.

“You get to see a lot of really neat costume ideas that you wouldn’t see in stores,” Matthews said. “It’s just a great time for the community to come together and have fun.”

Matthews’ favorite memory of Halloween was when a group of

kids that were dressed up as the This Halloween she will be Teletubbies came knocking at his working at Corpse Manor and will door. be getting assigned a different act“I remember laughing so hard ing position in the haunted house and taking a picture with them,” each week.

Matthews said. “It was the best “We move around a lot. Only group of the night.” a couple people have set rooms,” Junior Danzelle Bailey still Barton said. hasn’t given up her Halloween Corpse Manor is an event which traditions, and she doesn’t plan to features two scary scenarios: walks start this year. through the haunted mansion and Since Oct. 31 is often on a school the sinister woods. night, there is usually a curfew for It’s one of the many attractions Halloween festivities. But this year around Indianapolis aimed to fulfill it will fall on a Friday, which hapthe desires of those who have the pens only once evneed for adrenaery five or six years. line-seeking thrills.

I used to trick-or-treat, “I have the If you aren’t but after 15 they stop whole weekend into the scary side giving you candy and to go to haunted of Halloween, houses and stay out then there are start giving you angry late,” Bailey said. alternatives such looks. “(I) don’t have to MEGAN BARTON as family-friendly senior pumpkin patches worry about waking up early.” and corn mazes.

Bailey celebrates Halloween The Indianapolis Children’s similarly to many thrill-seeking Museum puts on an annual event teenagers, traditionally going to the called the Black Hat Bash, which theater with her friends to see new claims to be the “biggest and best” horror movie releases.

Halloween party in town.

This year, the must-sees of horRegardless of age or preference, ror movies are “Ouija” and “Anthere’s always something exciting nabelle,” which both make their to do around Halloween. It’s an creepy appearances this month. opportunity for families to come toSenior Megan Barton prefers to gether and embellish their housskip the scary movies and simulate es in spooky decorations, the real life version instead by going or friends to bond over through haunted houses. terrifying experi“I used to trick or treat, but after ences. (age) 15 they stop giving you candy “If you’re and start giving you angry looks,” lucky, you get a Barton said. “It’s really unfair that ton of free candy nobody will let me trick or treat out of it. What’s now, because I have way better not to like?” Barcostume ideas now than I did when ton said.

I was younger.”

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rick or treat, give me something good to eat

by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Keep your porch light on; countless numbers of excited little neighborhood kids will be running around in either terrifying or adorable costumes, holding out their pillowcases and saying those magic words that are heard only once per year: trick or treat!

To some people, the idea of giving out free candy to some sugar-high kids you barely know is ludicrous. After all, supplying Halloween candy can get expensive.

But to others, seeing the joy on those excited faces is worth it, not to mention the creative disguises.

So what exactly is the right age to trade in time spent running around the neighborhood collecting candy for haunted houses, costume parties, or avoidance of the holiday altogether?

Freshman Andrew Matthews doesn’t think there should be an age limit for taking part in Halloween celebrations.

“If it’s something you enjoy, then go out and have fun with it,” Matthews said.

Matthews and his family prepare for Halloween by decorating their house with tombstones, ghosts and carved pumpkins to attract the most dedicated trick-or-treaters of the night.

“You get to see a lot of really neat costume ideas that you wouldn’t see in stores,” Matthews said. “It’s just a great time for the community to come together and have fun.”

Matthews’ favorite memory of Halloween was when a group of

kids that were dressed up as the This Halloween she will be Teletubbies came knocking at his working at Corpse Manor and will door. be getting assigned a different act“I remember laughing so hard ing position in the haunted house and taking a picture with them,” each week.

Matthews said. “It was the best “We move around a lot. Only group of the night.” a couple people have set rooms,” Junior Danzelle Bailey still Barton said. hasn’t given up her Halloween Corpse Manor is an event which traditions, and she doesn’t plan to features two scary scenarios: walks start this year. through the haunted mansion and Since Oct. 31 is often on a school the sinister woods. night, there is usually a curfew for It’s one of the many attractions Halloween festivities. But this year around Indianapolis aimed to fulfill it will fall on a Friday, which hapthe desires of those who have the pens only once evneed for adrenaery five or six years. line-seeking thrills.

I used to trick-or-treat, “I have the If you aren’t but after 15 they stop whole weekend into the scary side giving you candy and to go to haunted of Halloween, houses and stay out then there are start giving you angry late,” Bailey said. alternatives such looks. “(I) don’t have to MEGAN BARTON as family-friendly senior pumpkin patches worry about waking up early.” and corn mazes.

Bailey celebrates Halloween The Indianapolis Children’s similarly to many thrill-seeking Museum puts on an annual event teenagers, traditionally going to the called the Black Hat Bash, which theater with her friends to see new claims to be the “biggest and best” horror movie releases.

Halloween party in town.

This year, the must-sees of horRegardless of age or preference, ror movies are “Ouija” and “Anthere’s always something exciting nabelle,” which both make their to do around Halloween. It’s an creepy appearances this month. opportunity for families to come toSenior Megan Barton prefers to gether and embellish their housskip the scary movies and simulate es in spooky decorations, the real life version instead by going or friends to bond over through haunted houses. terrifying experi“I used to trick or treat, but after ences. (age) 15 they stop giving you candy “If you’re and start giving you angry looks,” lucky, you get a Barton said. “It’s really unfair that ton of free candy nobody will let me trick or treat out of it. What’s now, because I have way better not to like?” Barcostume ideas now than I did when ton said.

I was younger.”

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They didn’t have to pull Four orchestra students invited to serve as Ambassadors in the elite quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

to get here

by DREW KAYNA drewkaynacub@gmail.com

allowing the students at least one chance to participate while in high school.

Excitement.

“I loved being an ambassador,” That is the only emotion junior Strunk said. “It was a wonderful Mary Barr said she felt when she experience to meet other passionate first saw the violinists coming and very talented violinists.” to compete in the International To be accepted, the student amViolin Competition of Indianapolis bassadors had to be recommended (IVC). by a teacher who considered their “It made me excited when I saw behavior, leadership and devotion all the people from different counto performing arts. tries,” Barr said. “I felt honored “It was last year during finals and privileged because not a lot of week that Ms. Fowler (orchestra people get to do this because it hap- teacher Jennifer Fowler) called us pens every four years.” to her office,” Jiang said. “She said The IVC is a quadrennial comthere was an opportunity to be a petition for violinists. It seeks viostudent ambassador.” linists from other countries to meet All the ambassadors must be and greet other student violinists residents of Indianapolis. from around The student the world. ambassadors It was a wonderful Perforattended a mances are meeting to learn experience to meet other throughout what to do at the passionate and very the city of opening cerIndianapolis emony. talented violinista. including at The whole KASSANDRA STRUNK the Hilbert event was senior Circle Thesplit into eight atre downseparate events: town and the Christel DeHaan Fine opening ceremonies, preliminaries, Arts Center. semi finals, donor appreciation conSophomore Alan Jiang, juniors cert, classical finals, BSA lifestrucBarr and Andy Vennemann and setures finals and BMO private bank nior Kassandra Strunk are the four gala awards. students from LC’s top orchestra To qualify, every violinist was who were invited to greet the inrequired to play Fantasy By Soul ternational violinists, making them during semifinals. student ambassadors.

The ambassadors represent IVC receives positive feedback their schools’ performing arts defrom the daily newspaper The partments as a whole while at the Chicago Tribune, with IVC being opening ceremonies. Each student known as the “laureates of ‘The ambassador was assigned a student Indianapolis’ to have emerged as violinist to greet and keep in touch outstanding artists in concert halls with before the ceremonies. across the globe.”

During the ceremony, the amForty students competed from bassadors greeted the participants, 13 different nations around the handed each a rose, and led them to world in this year’s event. the stage.

The student ambassadors are “An ambassador is a welcomnot a form of a club. Rather, it’s ing face that they don’t know,” Barr more of a one-time opportunity said.

Senior Kassandra Strunk was a student ambassador for the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis with three other LC students. Strunk is a violinist in top student orchestra here. Cub photo/Drew Kayna

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Mom or Dad here?

‘Actually, it’s not that bad’

by LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

and she is my student assistant (during) M5.”

Hawkins agreed with Leftridge on their close relationship in school, saying, “Actually, Picture getting ready for school. You’ve got it’s not that bad, because I have someone to your clothes and hair ready, your backpack has confide in and most people’s moms are their all your homework in it, ... best friend.”

And don’t forget your parent who comes to Senior Kara Hairston also said she enjoys school with you every day. having her mom with her at school.

High school is known as a place for teenag“You are conscious of the fact that the imers to find out who they are through their expe- pression you make on your teachers and other riences, as well as express themselves through staff members reflects back to your parent, their hobbies and friend groups. whom they know,” Kara Hairston said.

For some students the high school experiLynna Hairston, Kara’s mother, is the ence may be different than an average teen’s school’s data services coordinator. because one of their parents actually works at “Sometimes it’s hard to walk the line beschool. tween being a parent and an employee. There Students with a mother or father being by are times when I want to jump in and take care their side throughout the day can be considof things but I can’t because Kara needs to ered a good aspect. learn to take care of it herself,” Lynna Hairston “It’s definitely difsaid. ferent because I feel like All is not perfect, I have more privileges,” though. Some believe You are conscious of the said junior Jasmine Shelt. having a parent near fact that the impression “I don’t think it affects them in school may affect you make on your my grades or the way I their actions or grades, act.” teachers . . . reflects back creating a non-productive For Jasmine Shelt learning and developing to your parent. and her father J.R. Shelt, environment.

KARA HAIRSTON freshman assistant prin“There are benefits, senior but there are also drawcipal, being in the same building is only slightly backs,” senior Rocio different.

Torres said.

“For us it has been a very positive experiBilingual administrative assistant Yolanda ence,” said J.R. Shelt. “It absolutely is conveVargas is Torres’s mother. nient.”

Torres said, “A pro would be that if I forget For junior Bailey Hawkins, her relationship anything I can just go to her really easily.” with her mother is beneficial.

However, Torres also said, “It definitely Hawkins is the daughter of Gena Leftridge, affects the way I act because if I do something attendance administrator. wrong the teacher knows to go directly to my “I think we’ve gotten a little closer,” mom. If she wasn’t here I’d probably slack off a Leftridge said. “We spend our lunches together little more.”

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a truly moving movie festival

By LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

Academy Awards.

The four major film categories are documentary films, narrative films, The Heartland film festival will documentary short films and narrative begin Oct. 16 with the screenings of inshort films. dependent narrative and documentary “The Heartland is a really imporfull length or short films. It will be held tant film festival and the city is really at theaters around Indianapolis. lucky to have it,” Ex film literature and Heartland is a non-profit arts orcurrent freshman English teacher Dave ganization located in Fountain Square.

Mattingly said.

Heartland’s focus is on inspiring filmHeartland is much more than just a makers and audiences through the film festival. transformative power of film. Heartland Heartland has four major prowas founded by grams including Jeffery Sparks in the film festival, 1991 and is still the truly moving It was a week of movies booming with picture award, the that do more than films and tremenHeartland film entertain. dous success 23 roadshow, and the CYDNEY BURD Heartland Film years later. senior Institute. With More than 130 films are shown Heartland being a every year from non-profit organiall over the world. Last year Heartland zation, it takes advantage of sponsors, broke their record with the number of volunteers and donations. You can countries that submitted independent make a donation at heartlandfilm.org/ films that reached 76 countries. support.

Heartland is based only in IndiaFilms will be shown in the AMC napolis but is the largest and longest Castleton Square 14, the AMC Traders running film festival in the state.

Point Showplace 12, and the theater at Several Heartland films have qualithe Wheeler Arts Community Center. fied for and even been nominated for This year there will be more than

100 filmmakers flying into town from all over the world. You can find filmmakers bouncing around at all three theaters.

“You have no idea how amazing this festival is. They’ve had lots of major stars here and they always give major awards,” theater teacher Kathleen Horrigan said. “I used to be on the education committee. We would promote in the high schools to get students to come watch films.”

“Usually opening and closing nights are the bigger films that already have distribution,” director of Heartland’s marketing department, Greg Sorvig, said. “Men, Women & Children is a big movie with a lot of star power. That would likely be considered our biggest film.”

The film American Real: The Forrest Lucas Story, a documentary about Forrest Lucas, the founder of the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, will be world premiering at the festival this year.

Senior Cydney Burd attended the festival two years ago with her uncle.

“Overall, the experience was awesome,” Burd said. “It was a week of movies that did more than entertain.

Though I only went for a few days, it

Heartland Film Festival What: Week long independent film festival When: Oct. 16 -25 Where: AMC Castleton Square 14 6020 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN AMC Showplace Traders Point 12 5920 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN The Theater at the Wheeler Arts Community Center 1035 Sanders St, Indianapolis, IN Price: $9 for single tickets online, $11 for single tickets at theater, $90 for 10 packs available at box office and select Indianapolis-area Marsh Supermarkets

was amazing to see how many countries were represented.”

Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise appearance at the AMC Castleton theater last Saturday for the kickoff screening of his new movie, The Judge, directed by David Dobkins.

Many consider the independent film genre to be highly underrated, so there is a festival exposing people to the wonders of independent films in Indiana.

Heartland’s films impact their audiences by exciting feelings of ambition and inspiration.

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Aiko makes a comeback with ‘Souled Out’

by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com Upcoming R&B phenomenon Jhene Aiko Efuru Chilombo, known mainly as Jhene Aiko, is an American singer and songwriter who recently completed her first full-length project titled Souled Out. Aiko is a renowned artist. In the early 2000s, Aiko took a break in her mid-teens to finish her education before pursuing her musical career.

In 2011, she released her comeback mixtape written entirely by herself. Soon afterward in 2013, Aiko’s first debut extended play (EP) was publicized on Itunes and titled Sail Out. Aiko has successfully created not only a name but also a wonderful reputation for herself with her enthralling singles including, “The Worst” and “Bed Peace.”

She has also completed featured duets with Canadian rapper and songwriter Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham’ with the single “From Time,” and rapping hip-hop artist Big Sean in “Beware.”

In Aiko’s deluxe album of Souled Out, she has a total of 14 songs, which in one sitting amount to 56 minutes.

The track “To Love & Die,” featuring slight vocals from aspiring American hip hop group Cocaine 80s, is one of the most appealing songs on the album. Not with lyrics, but more with the harmony of the vocals and the middle of the track switching dramatically, changing the drop of the beat.

Other great songs include “Lyin King” and “Spotless Mind.”

The one flaw of the album is the similarity between Souled Out and Sail Out, which can be easily picked out as the album continues to play.

Both albums’ styles are completely the same as far as the slow vocals and tempo, creating an intense vibe. The beat and tempo are very private and slow, but the drawn-out, gradual vocals can cause listeners’ first impression of Souled Out to be boring and dreary.

There is not a lot of variety.

Yet in contrast to Aiko’s first album, Souled Out has more short songs, which in the first album contained five- to six-minute songs with tons of instrumental breaks.

Artists similar to Aiko are up-and-coming American singer Tinashe, recording artist August Alsina, Drake, and Trey Songz.

Overall, Souled Out is a beautifully composed album with tracks telling a story from personal situations experienced by Aiko herself.

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Street Scene to open Nov. 6

by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com This year’s fall play will open in the auditorium Nov. 6.

The American play Street Scene, a drama relevant to modern life, will be on stage here Nov. 6-8.

According to director Kathleen Horrigan, the play is expected to be a success.

It follows the lives and turmoil of people who reside in apartment buildings in New York City during the year 1929.

There are more than 65 people cast in the show. This will be one of the biggest plays that LC has had.

Tickets will be $6 in advance and $8 at the door.

Additional Upcoming Performing Arts Events Oct. 21: Dance Recital Auditorium 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 22: Spooktacular theater performance LGI Room 7-9 p.m.

Cub photo/Molli Loftus

Oct. 23: “Spooky Sounds of Orchestra” Concert with LC Symphony Orchestra and Belzer Orchestra Auditorium 7-9 p.m.

An abundance of thumbs down

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN

dump it at page six.

However, as the novel takes off in later chapters, Green hooks Everyone has been a dumpee the reader with the introduction of or dumper at some point in their young hearted, professed homelife. It’s the inevitable cycle that town lover, Lindsay Lee Wells, on goes with the dating game. a stop during Colin’s road trip to In John Green’s young adult who knows where. novel An Abundance of KatherGreen writes about the proines, Colin Singleton has been gression of Lindsay’s and Colin’s the dumpee all of his life, and to friendship and how the interrupa grand total of 19 Katherines 19 tion of their friendship dulls the different times. pain of Colin’s latest heartbreak Green illustrates one boy’s from Katherine XIX. The two quest for love and his journey to begin to spend countless hours create a theorem to predict how together, and the world around long relationships will last, and them begins to fade. who will be the one to end it.

In comparison to Green’s The But will he really Fault in Our Stars, be developing the readers have been An Abundance theorem for love? disappointed with of Katherines Colin is drawn this novel. It slowly Author: John Green to that one type of passes and never girl just like every reels the readers Cost: $9.99 (Barnes and other guy on the in to the novel like Noble) planet is. But for The Fault in Our Length: 256 pages him, his type is Stars did. name based — that Green captiGenre: Young adult fiction name being Kathvates the spirit of erine. young love but eluThe story begins like all novels cidates the hardships that come do, full of boring prerequisites with the ending of young love. that help the reader better underColin knows relationships all stand the premise of the novel. If too well. After all, he has been I had plugged in all of the infordumped a total of 19 different mation between me and the first times by 19 different Katherines. three chapters of the book, the But Katherine XIX has left theorem would have shown that I Colin with a hole in his heart that samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

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no one else seems to be able to fill.

Will Colin’s effort to distract himself from his recent loss of love consume his life as reflected in his theorem?

Or will the theorem be proven useless?

The Pythagorean theorem may be able to tell you the length of a right triangle, but a theorem won’t be able to tell you what one’s feelings for another are because love can’t be measured by statistical probabilities. It catches you when you least expect it, sometimes when you’re in the darkest of times.

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Epitome of thriller cinematography

By LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

Torrence, played by Danny Lloyd, and the husband of Wendy Torrence, played by The Shining was a BritShelley Duval. Danny has the ish American psychological power of telepathy, which he horror/thriller film written, discovers when he starts talkdirected and produced by ing to “a voice that lives inside Stanley Kubrick. Released in his mouth” named Tony.

1980, it was based on Stephen In the beginning of the King’s novel released in 1977. film, the manager of the OverThis film is look Hotel warns rated R for Mr. Torrence very The Shining nudity and carefully of past violence but caretakers and Availability: Available for boasts more rental on Amazon and how the isolacomes on cable movie disturbing tion tends to get channels characteristics to their heads. rather than There is suspicion Rating: R upfront terror. of the hotel being Running Time: The plot haunted because is centered of the terrible around a incident that family of happened to the three that has been given the family that stayed there prior responsibility to watch over to the Torrences. the Overlook Hotel. Jack The score of this film is Nicholson makes an excepwhat makes the movie as tional performance as Jack psychologically frightenTorrence, the father of Danny ing and suspenseful as it is.

The musical score, produced by Wendy Carols, is made of intensely synchronized screeches and spiccatos. You can almost anticipate events just by the music.

Kubrik enhances the film with flashback hallucinations of past hotel guests that add to the psychological push and pull of his audiences.

The film would also be nothing without its actors.

Nicholson had appeared in another psychological drama five years previous as a mental patient in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Nicholson’s ability to transform himself from sane to psycho is what grounds this movie. It paves the way for the events to

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come. Then Duval creates her trademark frightened face. All the actors play such a precise part in this movie and do it very well.

The Shining is a film that

wasn’t recognized as all of the beauty that it is until later when people started considering it a “classic.” Kubrik made a true masterpiece when he made The Shining.

What’s H t in Indy Pumpkin Harvest Festival in Noblesville

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

It’s not October without pumpkins. Stonycreek Farm in Noblesville is hosting its annual festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m, through Oct. 31. There are hayrides, food, bonfires and a zipline. Visit stonycreekfarm. net for more information.

Indiana’s largest and fastest marathon will be Nov. 1.

It will start and finish at the Indiana State Capitol. Registration is open through Oct. 28. There is a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5k and a Kids’ Fun Run. Collected funds will be donated to Indiana public schools. Registry prices vary.

For more information visit monumentalmarathon.com.

‘Coats for Kids’ now collecting coats

For 28 years, former WTHR weatherman Bob Gregory’s “Coats for Kids” campaign has been collecting donated winter coats for children. You can donate new or gently used winter coats through Oct. 15 at any Tuchman Cleaners location or volunteer for coat distribution, which will be at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 18. For more information or to donate money to the foundation, visit wthr.com.

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58th annual Covered Bridge Festival

The self-proclaimed largest festival in Indiana will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10-19 on the courthouse lawn in Rockville, Ind. Maps highlight several covered bridge trails. There will be food and free entertainment.

Visit coveredbridges.com.

Chocolate Fest

Try delicious treats from more than 20 local vendors including Louises’ Treats noon4 p.m. Saturday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. There will be arts programs, live performances, and a variety of chocolate to sample. Go to chocolatefestindy.com.

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Indiana Fuel

Indianapolis’ hockey team, the Indiana Fuel, begins its season at 7:35 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum. The team is playing against the Fort Wayne Komets. To reserve tickets or for more information, visit indyfuelhockey.com.

Corpse Manor Haunted House on Post Road

The local horror zone Corpse Manor is a haunted house with spook walks and trails. Located on 4700 N. Post Road, Corpse Mannor is throughout October. Date, time and tickets can be found on indianahauntedhouses.com.

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How ‘bout them APPLES Chef’s Corner

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Tuttle Orchards

5717 N 300 W, Greenfield,IN 46140

NICK ATKINSON nickatkinsoncub@gmail.com

Goddess on Guitar St. Vincent, musician alias to Annie Clark, has recently, and briefly, entered the mainstream’s scope for a 2014 self-titled album. I was strolling through the Urban Outfitters vinyl section and was pleasantly surprised to find a sequined Clark sitting proper on the shelf.

I found St. Vincent on YouTube as this thin creature donning big pasteled eyes and silver locks walking on stage to play Lithium with Nirvana—yes, that Nirvana-- during Nirvana’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

She undoubtedly slayed on vocals and guitar. I immediately found St. Vincent’s eponymous album and fell in love.

St. Vincent is Annie Clark’s fourth studio album as St. Vincent.

This album is a honed vision of Clark displaying sweet frayed guitar rips, and electronic kits fitting to lyrics that made me raise a psychotic brow, particularly at this lyric from Source/weallwantsomeone.org Prince Johnny: “Remember the time we went and snorted, that piece of the Berlin Wall that you’d extorted, and we had such a laugh of it, prostrate on my carpet...”

I don’t know what it means exactly, but I like it.

Clark’s inspiring work has been awhile in the making.

Clark started playing guitar at 12 and played obsessively; majoring in guitar during a three-year stint at Berkeley. All the while she fostered a love for both jazz and rock. This influenced her music with innovative guitar techniques and inspirations from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and a softer collection of jazz finger style.

St. Vincent’s lyrics, however, are a reflective trait of her own. I’ve watched many interviews of St. Vincent and she is genuinely intelligent, with a personal flare for the ironic and creepy. Her lyrics are poetry crafted and don’t shy away from using blood, gore, and human evils to portray a larger meaning.

St. Vincent has the style, the brains, and the sound to be a major success on her ongoing Digital Witness tour.

SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

Caramel Apple

When I think of fall, caramel apples are the first thing that comes to mind. When you first bite into Tuttle’s apples, you instantly taste the sweetness of the apple and the chewiness of the caramel. The caramel doesn’t stick to your teeth so you're picking it out of your teeth for days, and it’s not too hard that it’s chipping your teeth away with every bite.

It’s an age-old combination, but one that Tuttle’s has mastered over decades.

For all of you peanut lovers, Tuttle’s has the perfect option just for you. They offer a peanutcovered caramel apple option that is sure to make your mouth water. Caramel and salt is a treat that has been around for decades, and Tuttle’s continues to keep the tradition around.

Jonathan Apple

There is something about the taste of freshly picked apples that gives them the most crisp and juicy taste like none other. They aren’t too sweet that your mouth is puckering with each bite, and they aren’t too bland that you’re yearning to ditch your current apple and scout out another one.

And the crisp crunch you hear when you bite into the apple? It’s a sound like angels singing. It’s almost as if you can hear the taste of the apple, and you know you chose your apple wisely from the other hundreds of apples waiting to be picked from the orchard. Be sure to warn your friends in the splash zone; these apples are extremely juicy.

Apple Cider

Hot drinks are some of the most sought after drinks during the fall season. Hot chocolate better watch out because Tuttle’s apple cider is moving its way to the top. The apple cider is made from none other than the orchard’s Gold Star apples. Unlike other hot beverages, Tuttle’s apple cider is just hot enough to warm you up on a cold fall day, but won’t actually burn your taste buds off. It’s not too sweet, but it’s sweet enough to fill any sweet tooth comfortably. But my personal favorite, the glass was filled to the top. Talk about getting a bang for your buck.

Tuttle’s is famously known for their apples, so it’s no surprise that their apple cider is just as amazing as everything else they offer. The apple cider is made from the signature apples they are known for, and is served hot or cold to meet everyone’s apple cider desires.

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Sports

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Boys Soccer (4-10-2)

Girls Volleyball (11-12)

8/26-Center Grove-5 to 1(loss)-Away 8/28-Ben Davis-3 to 0(win)-Home 8/30-New Palestine-2 to 1(loss)-Home 9/2-Decatur Central-2 to 1(win)-Home 9/4-Warren Central-3 to 1(loss)-Away 9/6-Covenant Christian-4 to 0(loss)-Home 9/9-North Central-2 to 2(tie)-Home 9/11-Carmel-6 to 0(loss)-Away 9/13-Mount Vernon-4 to 3(loss)-Away 9/16-Lawrence North-2 to 0(loss)-Home 9/18-Pike-4 to 0(loss)-Home 9/23-Franklin Central-1 to 1(tie)-Home 9/25-Heritage Christian-3 to 1(win)-Away 9/27-Brebeuf-8 to 0(loss)-Home 9/29-Southport-4 to 2(win)-Home 10/1-North Central-5 to 0(loss)-Away

8/18-Fishers-3 to 2(loss)-Home 8/20-Lawrence North-3 to 0(loss)-Away 8/23-Pendleton Heights-2 to 0(win)-Away 8/23-Park Tudor-2 to 1(loss)-Away 8/23-Warren Central-2 to 0(win)-Away 8/25-Ben Davis-3 to 1(win)-Away 8/28-Warren Central-3 to 1(loss)-Away 8/30-Heritage Cristian-2 to 1(loss)-Home 8/30-New Palestine-2 to 1(win)-Home 8/30-Culver Academics-2 to 0(win)-Home 9/2-Pike-3 to 0(win)-Away 9/4-Carmel-3 to 0(loss)-Home 9/8-Tindley-3 to 2(win)-Away 9/11-North Central-3 to 0(win)-Home 9/17-Cathedral-3 to 0(loss)-Away 9/22-Greenfiel Central-3 to 0(loss)-Home 9/23-Shelbyville-3 to 0(loss)-Home 9/25-Decatur Central-3 to 0(win)-Home 9/27-Western Boone-2 to 1(win)-Away 9/27-North Putnam-2 to 0(win)-Home 9/29-Nobelsville-3 to 0(loss)-Home 10/1-Lawrence North-3 to 0(loss)-Home

Boys Cross Country 8/19-Cathedral-2nd of 2-Home 8/23-Hamilton Southeastern Hokum Karem-2nd of 3-Away 9/13-Brown County Eagle Classic-10th of 20-Away 9/20-Flashrock Cross Country Invite-6th of 23-Away 9/27-MIC Championship-6th of 8-Away 10/4-Marion County Cross Country Championships-8th of 14-Away

Boys Football (3-4) 8/22-Avon-38 to 31(loss)-Away 8/30-St. Ignatius-28 to 21(loss)-Home 9/5-Lawrence North-51 to 13(win)-Home 9/12-Warren Central-41 to 22(loss)-Away 9/19-Pike-45 to 35(win)-Home 9/26-Center Grove-49 to 31(loss)-Away 10/3-North Central-37 to 0(win)-Home

Girls Cross Country 8/19-Cathedral-2nd of 2-Home 8/23-Hamilton Southeastern Hokum Karem-2nd of 3-Away 9/13-Brown County Eagle Classic-11th of 21-Away 9/20-Flashrock Cross Country Invite25th of 26-Away 9/27-MIC Championship-6th of 8-Away 10/4-Marion County Cross Country Championships-6th of 13-Away

Girls Soccer (2-12-2)

Cub Photo/Anna Angrick Freshman Abbe Nixon shoots the ball at the girls soccer game against Bishop Chatard. The Lady Bears ended the game with a 1-1 tie against the Trojans.

Girls Golf 8/4-Lawrence Central Invitational-6th of 8-Home 8/5-Southport-231 to 238(win)-Home 8/7-Ben Davis and Lawrence North-1st of 3-Home 8/12-Beech Grove and Mt. Vernon-1st of 3-Away 8/13-Covenant Christian and Pike-2nd of 3-Away 8/16-Ben Davis Invite-11th of 16-Away 8/18-Franklin Central-223 to 228(win)-Home 8/25-Lapel, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter and Knightstown2nd of 4-Away 8/30-Roncalli Invitational-14th of 18-Away 9/2-MIC Girls Golf Conference Meet-6th of 8-Away 9/4-New Palestine-192 to 208(win)-Home 9/8-Heritage Christian-220 to 240(win)-Home 9/9-Marion County Girls Golf Tournament-16th of 16 9/11-Pendleton and Warren-2nd of 3-Away 9/17-Cathedral and Lawrence North-3rd of 3-Away 9/20-2014 IHSAA Sectional-5th of 11-Away

8/18-Bishop Chatard-1 to 1(tie)-Home 8/20-North Central-5 to 0(loss)-Home 8/23-Cathedral-4 to 0(loss)-Away 8/25-Center Grove-3 to 0(loss)-Away 8/27-Ben Davis-1 to 1(tie)-Home 9/3-Warren Central-6 to 1(loss)-Away 9/6-Greenfield Central-2 to 1(win)-Away 9/6-Brownsburg-5 to 0(loss)-Home 9/10-Carmel-3 to 0(loss)-Away 9/15-Lawrence North-6 to 1(loss)-Home 9/17-Pike-5 to 0(loss)-Home 9/22-Franklin Central-4 to 3(loss)-Home 9/24-Mt. Vernon-2 to 0(loss)-Away 9/27-New Palestine-5 to 1(loss)-Away 9/29-Southport-7 to 0(win)-Away 10/1-North Central-4 to 2(loss)-Home

Boys Tennis (1-8) 8/19-Cathedral-4 to 1(loss)-Away 8/23-Fishers and North Montgomery and Decatur Central-2nd of 4-Home 9/2-Pike-3 to 2(loss)-Away 9/3-Avon-5 to 0(loss)-Home 9/8-Lawrence North-5 to 0(loss)-Home 9/9-Westfield-5 to 0(loss)-Home 9/16-Franklin Central-3 to 2(loss)-Home 9/17-International-5 to 0(win)-Home 9/23-Roncalli-3 to 2(loss)-Home 10/1-Lawrence North-5 to 0(loss)-Away

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‘Hockey Junior Michael Osborne fires a shot in the Oct. 5 game against Zionsville.

Cub photo/Danica Minor

is the thread that ties this team together’

LC has a rich tradition of great sports teams. The football team is annually competitive and the track team is always in the running. LC also fields teams from most of the major sports: soccer, basketball and swimming, to name a few. However, not all sports are represented at school.

Baseball players are often seen toting bulky bags down the halls, but where are the ultimate frisbee or rugby stars? Golfers are almost always distinguishable by severe glove tan lines, but where are the hockey or lacrosse players? Non-existent? Not at all.

Club Sports Coverage

by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com Hockey is a club sport in Indiana, meaning that it is not recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) as being a varsity high school sport.

Because of this, the Lawrence Bearcats combine players from 10 central Indiana schools — LC, Lawrence North, Warren Central, Westfield, New Palestine, Eastern Hancock, Greenfield Central, Mount Vernon, Heritage Christian and Scecina — to form a team.

So, LC does have a hockey team,

in a way. It plays at the Fishers Forum against teams from across the state.

Westfield hosts the largest number of players on the team this season, and LC has three — seniors Zach Wrightsman and Ernie Harshman, and junior Michael Osborne.

With so many players from so many schools, the players aren’t connected by school spirit; they’re connected by hockey.

“One of my favorite parts of this team is the diversities of the players.

They have very different backgrounds and interests, so the conversations they have are all over the board,” Coach Geno Mills said.

“Hockey is the thread that ties this team together. There’s no doubt about that.”

To qualify for the state tournament, a So why is the combination of 10 schools necessary to field a hockey team? team in the Hoosier hockey league must Hockey is a difficult sport to pick up play a full season in the Hoosier hockey and play. If a kid doesn’t start playing at league as well as a minimum of 10 crossa young age, it’s hard for him to play at a over games. Crossover games are games competitive level. against teams not in the Hoosier league.

Hockey is expensive, too. It requires “We also play some of the top teams a lot of costly equipment, and the Forum in other states such as St. Rita from Chicharges more than $300 an hour for ice cago, and Kirkwood from Missouri,” time.

Mills said. “The Mills said top four teams (in that Carmel High Not enough students know the state) play for School is the only the 5A champiwe have a hockey team. local school district onship as well as It would be great to have that has the numa bid to the USA bers to field its own hockey national fans just like the football program. championship.” team does.

Lack of pubMills said he ZACH WRIGHTSMAN and the Bearcats licity also cripples senior are LC’s chances of optimistic fielding a team of about their chancits own. es of going far this year.

“Part of it is, I believe, not enough “We had a record of 35-16 last seastudents know we have a hockey team. It son, and while we may not improve on would be great to have fans just like the that, a similar record with the increased strength in schedule would be quite an football team does,” Wrightsman said.

Putting all that aside, the Bearcats accomplishment,” Mills said. “I’m very just look to improve this year as they excited about this team and I don’t think move into the top division in the Hoosier a solid run at a state title at any level is out of the question.” league, the best league in the state.

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Colleges are rewarding the wrong thing Harsh

wrong fundamental values. College athletics draw in millions of dollars for universities, up to $165 million for the University of Texas, for example — but at what cost?

According to DeltaCostProject.org, college athletic departments spend three to six times more money on scholarships for student athletes than colleges do on the average student. Athletes receive an average of $92,000 per person over the ERNIE HARSHMAN course of four years while other students ernieharshmancub@gmail.com receive just $14,000.

College athletes should absolutely Countless hours spent in practice. be rewarded for their hard work, but Hundreds of sweat-soaked days spent so should scholars. Senior Darrin Kirkhunkered down lifting land, the University of weights. Student athletes Michigan commit foothave some of the busiest Are we rewarding ball player from here, schedules in high school. students equally for is one of the hardest Those who want to extend working people I know. their career playing sports their hard work? Are But so is Connor Ward, realize the dedication it we promoting one of LC’s National takes at a young age, and semifinalists. At academic success? Merit almost always, those who Michigan, Kirkland work hard enough are rewill attend for free as paid with scholarships to play in college. a reward for all of his hard work, and But what about all the students who rightly so. Ward, however, were he to atspend countless sleep-deprived nights tend the University of Michigan, could taking notes and reading textbooks? receive as little as a few thousand dolBy awarding large scholarships to lars per year in scholarship funds for athletes, colleges are promoting the the countless hours he spent studying

Critic

to become a National Merit semifinal- revenue-producing sports.

To a greater extent than ever before, ist. Athletes are justly rewarded for their work ethic and sheer dedication, but we sports are a business and, unfortunately, have to ask ourselves, “Are we reward- that includes college sports. It is undering students equally for their hard work? standable that colleges put money back into the place which Are we promoting academic success? brought the money What are we advocating when we in — sports — but idolize the athlete as opposed it seems the sports to the scholar?” business at uniAccording to versities may be UNC.edu, Mary venturing past Willingham, a supporting stulearning specialist dent athletes and at the University edging toward hurting the of North Carolina average student. at Chapel Hill While athletes are vital to (UNC), conductthe sports business, managers, ed a study on the agents, lawyers, salespeoreading level of athletes. ple, accountants, statistiBetween the years of Cub graphic/Leah Arenz cians, trainers and doc2004 and 2012, 60 percent of UNC athletes in revenue-produc- tors all play a role, too. Colleges must ing sports (basketball and football) read be thoughtful about where financial aid at a fourth to eighth grade level, and 10 goes, because even the sports business percent read at below a third grade level. can’t survive without former academic Again, it seems colleges may be pro- all-stars working unbelievably hard at their desk jobs. moting the wrong values.

Because football and basketball Hopefully, when my generation bring in millions of dollars to univer- grows old, colleges will have promoted sities (none to the athletes, but that’s the importance of academia, or more another story), schools prefer to invest simply, aided all students who truly demoney promoting their brand through serve it. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Volleyball to recover from losses

by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Junior Samantha Rodriguez blocks a hit from Greenfield Central. The Bears lost the game 0-3 but showed high spirits and positivity. Cub photo/Lexi Olson

While the volleyball team continues to show skill and potential, they have hovered around a .500 record throughout the season.

Despite this, the team has always shown a positive attitude and a close-knit bond both on and off the court.

To finish out the season strong, the players will have to come together and make some changes in the technical aspects of the sport.

“The last couple games we haven’t been able to finish a game quite as much,” junior Stacia Martin said. “But I think we’ve gotten a lot better with being a team and not so much individuals.”

After a rough start to the season with two losses in a row against Fishers and Lawrence North, the team moved on to win

2-0 against Pendleton Heights, ticed team improvements since setting the tone for an unpredict- they have been under the new coach. able season.

“We usually like to have pep They have displayed a pattern of almost equal wins for ev- talks,” Finch said. “To get focused, ery loss, never having more than we set goals before every game.”

The team looks to continue three consecutive losses before a its improvement win and vice as next year it reversa. ...we’ve gotten a lot turns six of the Second11 players on this year coach Kyla better with being year’s roster.

Montgomery a team and not so Leadership has played an will be transferred important role much individuals. to underclassmen in player develSTACIA MARTIN opment. junior such as Jai-lyn “She not Norwood, who is only teaches currently startvolleyball,” senior Adessa Finch ing on varsity her freshman year, said. “She teaches us life lessons though this is only her third year about how to be a better person playing volleyball. and a better volleyball player.”

The regular season will conFinch has been on the varsity clude on Oct. 21, when the team volleyball team for two years and plays its last home game against said she is confident in the sea- Columbus North before beginning son’s success so far. She has no- Sectionals.

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Spotlight Athletes

Courtesy photo/Alexa Austin

by COLIN McCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

Persephone Apodaca

Senior Persephone Apodaca plays No. 1 for the girls golf team. Apodaca, who transferred from Avon her sophomore year, has had a solid golf career here. She capped off the season with a great round of 87 in Sectionals, which qualified her to play in a tough Regional at Westwood Golf Course.

“One of my best rounds (of the year) was at Sectionals,” Apodaca said. “I would make par after par and add in a few birdies.”

Though Apodaca didn’t have as

strong a day at Regionals, shooting a 94 and failing to qualify for the State tournament, she was proud of the season and of the team.

“I think my season as a whole was pretty good,” she said. “And as a team we progressed really well. We bonded like a team should. You could say it was like a little family.”

A highlight of her season was the personal low 42 she shot in a match at Winding Ridge Golf Course, which included a near hole-in-one on the par 3 8th.

The team finished 5-7 in match play and was led by Apodaca’s nine-hole scoring average of 47.

Courtesy photo/Lorene Graves

Eric Espinoza

Sophomore Eric Espinoza plays striker and center attacking mid for the boys soccer team.

He leads the team and all sophomores in the MIC with nine goals scored and three assists. He is also 5 of 5 in penalty kicks.

Espinoza contributes his strong play to maturing as a player as well as setting high goals. “(I set) goals that wouldn’t just benefit me but also my teammates,” Espinoza said. “I’ve become more of a leader to help my teammates on and off the grass.”

Espinoza also said the team has im-

proved immensely. The team has fared far better this season than in past years, including making it to the second round of the Marion County Tournament.

“Our wins weren’t luck,” he said.

“They were hard-working, earned wins.”

Espinoza also hones his skills in the offseason by playing with FC Pride Elite 99, a club which is ranked 4th in the state.

Espinoza said he is happy with his improvement this year, but he continues to set demanding goals and to be excited about his team’s potential.

“LC soccer is rising and improving fast,” he said. “We’re coming for more every single practice and game.”

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From the Store to your Door

Student Profile

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Senior co-creates business of grocery shopping for customers

by JUSTICE SPRINGER justicemspringercub@gmail.com Grocery list in hand, senior Kayla O’Neill zips down the aisles of a local grocery story — lettuce, eggs, peanut butter, cereal, ....

The list is not hers, nor her parent’s. It instead belongs to one of O’Neill’s customers.

O’Neill and business partner Jessie Clouse have a grocery delivery company called MyStore2MyDoor.

They run their business through the website called mystore2mydoor.com. Established in the fall of 2013, the business was created after Clouse would make trips to the grocery store for his disabled neighbor.

MyStore2MyDoor When people think accepts grocery of Indianapolis, I want lists in any form. There’s them to think of one available mystore2mydoor.com. on the website KAYLA O’NEILL but customers senior can also handwrite a list, call it in, or email it to the company at LoveShopping@ MyStore2MyDoor.com. Then, just as the name says, O’Neill and Clouse will buy the groceries at the store and deliver the bags right to the customer’s door.

O’Neill said that starting the business was not as easy as she’d expected. “Neither of us had ever owned a business before, so we had to really think things through before we went through with them,” she said.

“We would like to have people spend their time relaxing at home and not have to worry while we do the shopping for them,” she added.

MyStore2MyDoor targets their services toward people who are unable to go to the store or those who do not have enough time to do so.

The business has also branched out from just grocery items to filling and delivering drug prescriptions from the customer’s pharmacy.

With an abundance of other more well-known home grocery delivery companies such as Peapod to compete with, mystore2mydoor.com is still working on improving their marketing.

MyStore2MyDoor already has two regular customers whom they shop for and deliver groceries to, but O’Neill said she and Clouse hope to expand, wanting to reach out to more of Indianapolis.

“I would hope this will be a long-term thing,” O’Neill said. “We want to get to the point that when people think of Indianapolis, I want them to think of mystore2mydoor.com, or when you think of grocery delivery you think of MyStore2MyDoor.”

Senior Kayla O’Neill purchases groceries for a customer.

O’Neill’s business, MyStore2MyDoor, allows customers to make a list of groceries that need to be purchased, then have them delivered. Cub photo/Justice Springer